The LA Galaxy extended their disciplinary troubles on Saturday, earning a 2-2 draw against CF Montréal while recording their third red card in as many games. Goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski’s 68th-minute dismissal for a challenge on striker Prince Owusu forced the visiting side to defend with 10 men for the final stretch of the match.
The Galaxy appeared positioned for victory before the red card derailed their efforts. Captain Maya Yoshida had given LA a 2-1 advantage with an inventive backheel finish from a corner kick, while rookie Ruben Ramos Jr. opened his MLS account early in the second half to equalize Daniel Ríos’s opening goal. However, Owusu capitalized on the numerical disadvantage to level the score once more, denying the visitors their comeback victory.
Head Coach Greg Vanney expressed frustration with the recurring problem, noting the unusual frequency of ejections. Despite the setback, the Galaxy mounted a resilient performance while undermanned, nearly snatching a winner through Hirving Lozano before settling for the point. Marcinkowski’s replacement, Novak Mićovic, made several crucial stops to preserve the draw as Montreal pressed for victory in the final minutes.
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